A good book with a very interesting premise. Great character diversity and solid writing. There was even a good twist at the end.

Underwhelming. I used to love the X-Files on television, so I was looking forward to this read. Unfortunately it didn't wow or engage me. It felt slow and dry. And whereas most books will appeal to a broad audience, outside of the “target” audience, this book feels like it's heavily targeted towards men.

Cute animal characters in an idyllic, small-town setting. The lively art belies the darker underbelly of this sinister series starter. But once you look past the visual whimsy, it's readily apparent that this book has some serious Dexter vibes (if Dexter were a female bear).

I can't resist a book about writers going on a writer's retreat, so I was super excited to crack into this one.

Another strange and captivating book by Dean Koontz. There are lots of layers and dimensions in this one, as Koontz delivers an interesting take on the trope of writers writing fiction into reality. Very compelling and thought provoking.

Unsettling. If I had to describe this book in one word, that's what it would be—unsettling.

Great writing and a compelling story, about the power of friendship and the lies that parents tell their children. Character driven and heavily laden with mystery—this book kept challenging me to figure out if the happenings were real, psychosomatic, or linked to something supernatural.

Exciting, tense, and mysterious. This book held me spellbound. A great blending of science and fantasy. I was thoroughly invested in the mysterious force that had left people dead and missing—my mind in constant wonder, “Is the cause scientific or fantastical?”

Well written and intriguing, with dynamic and diverse characters and a city filled with a rich and vibrant history.

Holy wowza! I love Alix E. Harrow so much. Her writing is phenomenal in a way that transcends description. I will simply say that she is a true wordsmith.

This is a weird book to review. The tone is blunt and snarky. It walks a very thin line between being acceptable vs offensive (especially early in the book). The main character is a bit of jerk, not lovable, but also not irredeemable. And the target audience for this book is definitely male. ...And yet, despite all this, I was unable to put the book down. And the longer I read it, the more it grew on me.

A dark and interesting Christmas story. Refreshing in its uniqueness. A quick and compelling read.